Positions Vacant
(Artistic) Operations Manager
FULL TIME—MELBOURNE
This position requires the efficient and effective management of the artistic duties of MCO, covering our concert seasons at the Melbourne Recital Centre, our regional touring program, education program, external hires and special events. In 2020, MCO will stage around 50 performances and events, more than half of which are in regional Victoria or peri-urban Melbourne.
We are seeking an appropriately qualified, capable and experienced person, who is highly motivated, able to manage flexible hours and can tour with the orchestra. Working within a very small team, a “can-do” and flexible approach is expected. This position works closely with the Artistic Director and reports to the Executive Director.
For full details of the position, key selection criteria and application information, please download the position description using the link below. Applications close 5pm Tuesday 28 January 2020. Interviews will be conducted from the first week of February. The commencement date for the position is late February or March 2020, by negotiation with the preferred candidate.
ARTISTIC OPERATIONS MANAGER — POSITION DESCRIPTION (PDF)
Volunteering
MCO is a not-for-profit orchestra and receives only around 5% of its annual operational funding from governments. We couldn’t continue to bring our concerts to you without the wonderful support of our volunteers. Volunteering positions include general administrative, front of house, data entry, marketing and fundraising support. You may have valuable skills that MCO could use!
We are currently seeking applications for new MCO volunteers. If you would be interested in volunteering your time, please call us on (03) 9820 0679 to discuss or complete a Volunteer Application Form and return it to MCO.
Orchestral Employment
MCO is a professional orchestra. MCO performers have tertiary-level qualifications in music and have many years of orchestral and chamber music experience.
We are always interested to hear from orchestral musicians. If you would like us to consider you for an audition, please send a CV and cover letter (ideally with links to online video/sound reel) to ua.gr1580294441o.ocm1580294441@snoi1580294441tarep1580294441o1580294441